Photographs of Imadegawa Kindergarten and Christian missionaries in Japan, approximately 1903
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- Nine professionally-produced photographs of an American missionary kindergarten in Japan, including students, teachers, and classrooms.
- Extent:
- 1.58 Linear Feet (1 box)
- Language:
- Materials are in English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. Photographs of Imadegawa Kindergarten and Christian missionaries in Japan, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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A group of nine large, mounted photographs depicting the Imadegawa Kindergarten in Kyoto, Japan; Japanese teachers and medical workers; and American Christian missionaries in Kobe, Japan. The Imadegawa Kindergarten was one of many Christian kindergartens established by American missionaries in 19th century Japan. Six photographs dated 1903 show Japanese children in the classroom or outdoors with their American and Japanese teachers. A group photograph depicts members of the American Board Mission in Japan, including prominent educators Annie L. Howe and Eliza Talcott. The photographs have credits for photographers K. Hino, M. Hori, and S. Kobayashi of Kyoto.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased from Lorne Bair Rare Books, Inc., May 2023.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Suzanne Oatey in September 2023.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
- Terms of access:
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The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. Photographs of Imadegawa Kindergarten and Christian missionaries in Japan, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
- Location of this collection:
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1151 Oxford RoadSan Marino, CA 91108, US
- Contact:
- (626) 405-2129